Rethabile ‘Dinkybliss’ Potsane, best known for her participation in the popular reality TV show Big Brother Mzansi, died aged 29.
Rethabile ‘Dinkybliss’ Potsane dies: What’s the cause of death?
Social media was swept with sorrow on Sunday when in a statement posted on Facebook, her manager Bukhosi Heshu revealed that the aspiring media personality “passed away in the early hours of [Sunday, 13 November 2022] at Hillbrow Clinic.”
At the time this article was published, Potsane’s family had not provided details on the 29-year-old’s cause of death.
“More details will follow in due course. At the moment the family is still shocked and grieving,” her manager wrote.
Potsane is survived by her toddler son.
This is a developing story and more updates will follow.
Dinkybliss biography
Dinkybliss carved a place for herself in South Africa’s reality TV industry when she first appeared as a contestant on Big Brother Mzansi. The 29-year-old, a businesswoman at the time, built a fanbase from her bubbly and, at times, overzealous on-screen persona.
Despite the fan love, however, Dinkybliss was eliminated from the show.
Outside of ‘Big Brother’s’ house, Potsane found a great opportunity to relaunch her career. The 29-year-old focused her creativity on producing YouTube content. Her most recent upload was on Thursday, 3 November 2022.
The video, which you can watch below, was on Dinkybliss’ review of dating apps and the appropriate platforms for singles to find romance overseas.
Not much is known about Dinkybliss’ personal life. She is survived by a son whose name or age we could not verify. Dinkybliss did, however, post a tribute to her child on Mother’s Day, thanking him for “allowing me to have a lifetime title that is honoured.”
“I am a mom because of the grace of God and you chose me. I love you. Happy mother day for last few hours remaining (sic),” she wrote.
Reactions to Rethabile Potsane’s death
News of Potsane’s death sent shockwaves across social media. Here are some of the tributes we picked out: